JSON Formatter vs Markdown Editor and Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JSON Formatter
This utility helps you format and view JSON strings with clear, readable indentation. It offers both light and dark themes for a comfortable viewing experience.
- Pretty print JSON
- Readable indentation
- Light mode
- Dark mode
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Pretty print a JSON string to see its proper formatting! Includes light and dark modes.
Markdown Editor and Reader
Easily create, edit, and preview Markdown files on your mobile device. Import existing .md files and share them with others directly from the app.
- Create Markdown files
- Edit existing .md files
- Preview Markdown content
- Import .md files
- Share files
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Write Markdown as easily as plain text. Markdown Editor opens in an instant – no account, no setup. For notes, READMEs, documentation, blog posts, to-do lists and anything that should look good. WRITE WITH SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING Headings, bold, italic, code, links, lists and quotes are highlighted as you type. The Markdown characters step back so your words stay in focus – and the editor stays smooth even with long documents. FORMAT WITHOUT SEARCHING • A formatting bar above the keyboard: heading, bold, italic, lists, checklists, links, code, quotes, tables and images in one tap • Lists continue by themselves when you press Return • Keyboard shortcuts ⌘B, ⌘I and ⌘K on iPad PREVIEW AND READ One tap on the eye shows your document beautifully formatted – with tables, checklists, nested lists, code blocks and images. On iPad, see your text and the live preview side by side. Documents can also open straight in the preview, perfect for reading. REAL FILES, NOTHING LOCKED IN Your documents are plain .md files in the Files app under “On My iPhone › Markdown Editor”. Open Markdown and text files from iCloud Drive or other apps and edit them right where they are. ORGANIZED YOUR WAY • Folders with their own color and icon • Pin what matters to the top • Sort by date, name, or your own order with drag and drop • Search finds every word across all your documents • Find and replace, word count, reading time, printing MARKDOWN EDITOR PRO For when you want more – as a monthly or yearly subscription: • No ads • iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad • Export to PDF and HTML, beautifully formatted • Eight designs, from warm paper to deep black midnight • Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen • Version history: bring back any earlier draft • App lock and a private folder with Face ID Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jlau.netlify.app/markdown-editor/privacy/ Markdown Editor is built by an independent developer. If you enjoy it, a rating means a lot!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JSON Formatter at none against Markdown Editor and Reader's 2. JSON Formatter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 26.0). Markdown Editor and Reader's advantage is review sentiment (15% vs 0%). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Markdown Editor and Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. JSON Formatter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | JSON Formatter | Markdown Editor and Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 15.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Surrette | Julian Lau |
Customer experience
JSON Formatter
Markdown Editor and Reader
In-app purchases
JSON Formatter
No in-app purchases
Markdown Editor and Reader
- Markdown Editor Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Markdown Editor Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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